Dr. Chyrle Bonk

Dr. Chyrle Bonk

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Can You Put Neosporin on a Dog? Vet-Reviewed Safety Facts

Can You Put Neosporin on a Dog? Vet-Reviewed Safety Facts

A tube of antibiotic ointment Neosporin is handy to keep around for minor injuries, but is it safe to put on a dog? In some cases, you can use a small amount o…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
Tracheal Collapse in Dogs: Causes, Signs & Treatment

Tracheal Collapse in Dogs: Causes, Signs & Treatment

It’s a unique and harsh sound; a honking cough that makes you think a flock of geese is flying overhead. Unfortunately, it’s coming from your little dog, incre…

Dr. Chyrle Bonk
By Dr. Chyrle Bonk
Imodium for Dogs: Is It Okay to Give Your Dog OTC Human Medicine? (Vet Answer)

Imodium for Dogs: Is It Okay to Give Your Dog OTC Human Medicine? (Vet Answer)

Let's talk Imodium for dogs — can you give a dog Imodium for his upset stomach? Are other OTC human meds like Kaopectate or Pepto-Bismol safe for your dog?

Dr. Chyrle Bonk
By Dr. Chyrle Bonk
Why Do Dogs Lick Their Lips? 8 Vet-Verified Reasons and Facts

Why Do Dogs Lick Their Lips? 8 Vet-Verified Reasons and Facts

Dogs are interesting creatures in so many ways, and their behaviors are often how they communicate with us. So, what does it mean when they keep licking their…

Adam Mann
By Adam Mann
What to Feed a Dog With Diarrhea: 10 Vet-Approved Options

What to Feed a Dog With Diarrhea: 10 Vet-Approved Options

It’s never pleasant to watch your dog when they’re uncomfortable and not feeling their best, especially if they have diarrhea. Diarrhea can occur for a number…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers
My Dog Ate Rat Poison: Here’s What to Do (Vet Answer)

My Dog Ate Rat Poison: Here’s What to Do (Vet Answer)

If your dog happens to eat rat poison or you suspect that they did, see your veterinarian immediately. It’s helpful to have the packaging or at least to know t…

Dr. Chyrle Bonk
By Dr. Chyrle Bonk
Colitis in Dogs: Causes, Signs & Treatments (Vet Answer)

Colitis in Dogs: Causes, Signs & Treatments (Vet Answer)

There are few things that an owner dreads more than when their dog gets diarrhea. Also, what if that diarrhea comes with frequency, straining and urgency, and…

Dr. Chyrle Bonk
By Dr. Chyrle Bonk
Do Dogs Get Periods? Vet-Approved Canine Heat Explained

Do Dogs Get Periods? Vet-Approved Canine Heat Explained

As the owner of a female dog, the question of whether they experience a similar reproductive cycle to humans is valid. While it can be said that yes, female do…

Annaliese Morgan
By Annaliese Morgan
Why Do Dogs Shake? Vet-Reviewed Causes & How to Handle It

Why Do Dogs Shake? Vet-Reviewed Causes & How to Handle It

Dogs are incredibly expressive! Whether it’s those happy, wiggling bodies or their eyebrows sending us messages, canines can have so much to say through body l…

Kathryn Copeland
By Kathryn Copeland
Holiday Safety Tips for Dogs: Vet Approved Advice

Holiday Safety Tips for Dogs: Vet Approved Advice

Things can get pretty busy around the holidays. The home environment starts to change as decorations start to come up and family starts to come over. It can be…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates